2012 OceansPub Date : 2012-10-01DOI: 10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404900
C. Kaiser, J. Kinsey, W. Pinner, D. Yoerger, C. German, C. V. Van Dover
{"title":"Satellite based remote management and operation of a 6000m AUV","authors":"C. Kaiser, J. Kinsey, W. Pinner, D. Yoerger, C. German, C. V. Van Dover","doi":"10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404900","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404900","url":null,"abstract":"During a July, 2012 expedition to the Hatteras Transverse Canyon, Blake Ridge, and Cape Fear Diapir, the AUV Sentry, aboard the NOAA Ship Okeanos, conducted experiments into remote operation of an AUV via satellite link. Remote launch, remote engineering, remote data processing and remote watch standing were all explored with varying degrees of success. Remote engineering and troubleshooting was found to be exceptionally promising and worthy of further effort. Remote data processing was a valuable addition for a telepresence enabled cruise where a substantial component of the science team was on shore. Remore watch standing and remote launch were both found to be viable though requiring improvement. Technology infrastructure is discussed along with successes, difficulties, and recommendations for future improvement.","PeriodicalId":434023,"journal":{"name":"2012 Oceans","volume":"115 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133696512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
2012 OceansPub Date : 2012-10-01DOI: 10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6405061
B. Hamlington, R. Leben, K.‐Y. Kim
{"title":"Improving estimates of sea level variability from 1900 to 2011","authors":"B. Hamlington, R. Leben, K.‐Y. Kim","doi":"10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6405061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6405061","url":null,"abstract":"A new method for reconstructing sea level involving cyclostationary empirical orthogonal functions (CSEOFs) is presented. The focus is on how other ocean observations such as sea surface temperature can be leveraged to create an improved reconstructed sea level dataset spanning the time period from 1900 to present. Basis functions are computed using satellite measurements of sea surface temperature, and using a simple regression technique, these basis functions are transformed to represent a similar temporal evolution to corresponding satellite altimeter-derived sea level basis functions. The resulting sea level and sea surface temperature basis functions are fit to tide gauge data and historical sea surface temperature data, respectively, to produce a reconstructed sea level dataset spanning the period from 1900 to present. We present a detailed explanation of this technique and demonstrate how it can be used for improved climate monitoring over the last century.","PeriodicalId":434023,"journal":{"name":"2012 Oceans","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133965896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
2012 OceansPub Date : 2012-10-01DOI: 10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6405136
Y. Jeong, Du-Ho Lee, Min-Su Park, Y. You
{"title":"Hydrodynamic and oscillatory motions of hybrid floating structure with cylinders","authors":"Y. Jeong, Du-Ho Lee, Min-Su Park, Y. You","doi":"10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6405136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6405136","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, in order to investigate hydrodynamic and oscillatory motions of hybrid floating structure with cylinders, analytical and experimental studies were carried out on hybrid floating structures. In order to investigate hydrodynamic motions, hydrodynamic analyses were performed on the hybrid and pontoon models. Hydrodynamic analyses were carried out to the different incident wave of 0°, 45°, and 90° and hydrodynamic motions of heave, pitch, and surge were analyzed. Also, in order to investigate oscillatory motions, three small-scale models of hybrid, tapered, and pontoon were fabricated and tested under the still-water condition. Finally, oscillatory motions of oscillation period, stabilizing time to steady-state were analyzed. As the results of this study, it was found that the hydrodynamic motions of hybrid model, especially surge motion, were significantly reduced over the wave period 6 sec comparing with the pontoon model. Also, oscillatory motions of hybrid model were presented about 1.7 times longer oscillation period and 0.37 times shorter stabilizing time to steady-state than the pontoon model. Therefore, it was expected that the hybrid model of this study contribute to improve serviceability and safety of offshore floating structures as decreasing hydrodynamic and oscillatory motions.","PeriodicalId":434023,"journal":{"name":"2012 Oceans","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133974721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
2012 OceansPub Date : 2012-10-01DOI: 10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6405070
A. Marouchos, C. Neill, M. Sherlock, T. Goodwin, E. van Ooijen, J. Cordell, B. Tilbrook
{"title":"Challenges in autonomous coastal water sampling","authors":"A. Marouchos, C. Neill, M. Sherlock, T. Goodwin, E. van Ooijen, J. Cordell, B. Tilbrook","doi":"10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6405070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6405070","url":null,"abstract":"Scientists looking to ground truth data collected by in situ sensors require physical water samples collected at the sensor depth. These samples which are processed in the lab are crucial in increasing the confidence of in situ sensors; especially when such sensors are of a new type. Traditionally, water samples at depth are collected manually through the use of niskin style bottles, or with the simple filling of bottles alongside a vessel. Although this process works for sparse sampling, it is not an efficient way to collect a large number of regular samples across many sites. Shallow reefs may also be inaccessible by boat at low tide. An autonomous water sampling system is needed to allow for the quick and efficient collection of water samples. The system should be relatively inexpensive, compact and lightweight so it can easily be deployed from small boats on reefs and in larger numbers. In addition, it should be easily scalable to allow for the collection of up to 1000ml of sample in either timed intervals or at preset times of day. This paper discusses the challenges of taking such autonomous water samples in coastal reef environments. The design and development of two types of autonomous sampling systems for use in shallow coastal waters is discussed in this context. Results from field trials are also presented. Finally, the paper disuses how these systems can be modified to allow for deep operation, or operation as part of an under way sampling system on a research vessel.","PeriodicalId":434023,"journal":{"name":"2012 Oceans","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134423025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
2012 OceansPub Date : 2012-10-01DOI: 10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6405039
M. Heron, D. Savidge, J. Blanton
{"title":"VHF radar measurements of flow in a salt marsh creek","authors":"M. Heron, D. Savidge, J. Blanton","doi":"10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6405039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6405039","url":null,"abstract":"A VHF ocean radar system was deployed for one month in a salt marsh in coastal Georgia, USA. In this environment, radar backscatter from the marsh grass is highly attenuated and scatter from water in the narrow creeks has a broad band of Doppler shift due to the horizontal variation in water speed across the channel. By assuming a monotonic velocity profile from the edge to the middle of the channel, a theoretical relationship is derived to link the broadening of Bragg energy in the echo spectrum to varying water speed. A methodology is developed to derive the cross-creek profile of velocity variation in the main channel of the salt marsh.","PeriodicalId":434023,"journal":{"name":"2012 Oceans","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134475308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
2012 OceansPub Date : 2012-10-01DOI: 10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404984
G. Schultz, J. Miller, F. Shubitidze, R. Evans
{"title":"Underwater controlled source electromagnetic sensing: Locating and characterizing compact seabed targets","authors":"G. Schultz, J. Miller, F. Shubitidze, R. Evans","doi":"10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404984","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404984","url":null,"abstract":"The detection of conductive or magnetic objects of interest obscured in coastal and marine sediments has motivated the need for advanced marine geophysical technologies suited for relatively small scale search and characterization missions. Targets include both anthropogenic objects such as marine infrastructure associated with undersea cables, seabed foundations for windfarms, and unexploded ordnance and other munitions hazards as well as shallow natural and geologic objects (e.g, freshwater lens, gas hydrates, mineral ore, and heterogeneous sediment deposits). Successes achieved by large scale marine controlled source electromagnetic systems used for hydrocarbon and mineral exploration have paved the way for potential adaptation of sensing strategies and scaled array configurations to detect and characterize these shallower and smaller targets. Building on established marine electromagnetic theory and based on the use of existing electric and magnetic field sensing designs, we analyze the electromagnetic fields emitted from excited targets in the frequency range between 100 Hz and 200 kHz. We present the results of numerical modeling and experimental studies to develop potential design strategies for implementing both magnetic (B) and electric (E) field sources and receivers. Application of three-dimensional numerical simulations (via the method of auxiliary sources and finite element methods) in addition to one-dimensional analytical models (integral dipole approximations) yield optimal arrangements for a potential advanced electromagnetic sensing system. We study the electromagnetic field distributions from both electric (voltage-fed dipole) and magnetic field (encased and submerged induction coil) active sources. Controlled source experiments in laboratory and open water settings reveal the effects of signal attenuation, target scattering, and influence of the sea bottom.","PeriodicalId":434023,"journal":{"name":"2012 Oceans","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130317972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
2012 OceansPub Date : 2012-10-01DOI: 10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404978
H. Beem, M. Hildner, M. Triantafyllou
{"title":"Characterization of a harbor seal whisker-inspired flow sensor","authors":"H. Beem, M. Hildner, M. Triantafyllou","doi":"10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404978","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404978","url":null,"abstract":"A sensor with the undulatory geometry of a harbor seal whisker has been designed, fabricated, and characterized for use as a mechanical sensor of flow velocity. Bend sensors at the whisker base provide deflection information in four directions. A waterproof design with a pressure housing has been made, allowing the sensor to operate at depth, in a stand-alone configuration. Characterization was performed by correlating tip deflection to voltage output in each of the four sensors.","PeriodicalId":434023,"journal":{"name":"2012 Oceans","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115240566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
2012 OceansPub Date : 2012-10-01DOI: 10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404890
S. Song, Jung Yoon Kim, Jae Seung Kim, Jin Bae Park
{"title":"A new type of wave energy converter using under-water pressure oscillation","authors":"S. Song, Jung Yoon Kim, Jae Seung Kim, Jin Bae Park","doi":"10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404890","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404890","url":null,"abstract":"Wave energy converters (WECs) have been receiving great attention in a renewable energy field because the hydrokinetic energy is more persistent and spatially concentrated compared to wind and solar energy. Harnessing this energy, however, has been fraught with numerous challenges because of sea waves having time variations in frequency, amplitude, and phase with time. As a result, modelling and designing various types of devices are difficult tasks considering with the conditions of resonance and optimization for the maximum performance. We introduce a new type of the wave energy converter belonging to a point absorber type. However, unlike previous types of WECs using the buoy, the presented WEC has the buoy included in a body itself. Therefore, it can be submerged floating. By adjusting the submerged depth, the WEC may enable an optimal balance between the effectiveness and durability of the unit. In this paper, we will only introduce the floating system which converts the hydrokinetic energy of the sea waves to the usable mechanical energy.","PeriodicalId":434023,"journal":{"name":"2012 Oceans","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114250114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
2012 OceansPub Date : 2012-10-01DOI: 10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404962
D. Krop, A. Holloway, D. Alberg
{"title":"The USS Monitor: A pioneering model for education and outreach","authors":"D. Krop, A. Holloway, D. Alberg","doi":"10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404962","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404962","url":null,"abstract":"In the summer of 2002, staff from NOAA's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary (NOAA) and the U.S. Navy recovered USS Monitor's icon revolving gun turret from the Atlantic Ocean, successfully capping off a multi-year recovery of over 200 tons of artifacts from the wreck site of the Civil War ironclad. Since that time, NOAA and their partners at The Mariners' Museum (TMM) have undertaken a pioneering collaborative effort to promote the historical and cultural significance of this National Historical Landmark. Education and outreach initiatives form the backbone of this collaboration, including an award-winning exhibition and conservation laboratory at The Mariners' Museum, classroom initiatives, distance learning, and events and festivals around the country, all of which have introduced hundreds of thousands of people to the Monitor's story. The goals of this multi-pronged approach are to raise public awareness; encourage public involvement in resource protection; increase knowledge about maritime history, science, and technology; and expand ocean and climate literacy. This paper examines the methods used by the partnership to achieve these goals and provides a template for best practices in maritime science and history education through a public-private partnership.","PeriodicalId":434023,"journal":{"name":"2012 Oceans","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114501801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
2012 OceansPub Date : 2012-10-01DOI: 10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404991
B. Hodgkinson, D. Shyu, K. Mohseni
{"title":"Acoustic source localization system using A linear arrangement of receivers for small unmanned underwater vehicles","authors":"B. Hodgkinson, D. Shyu, K. Mohseni","doi":"10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404991","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404991","url":null,"abstract":"An acoustic localization system using a linear hydrophone array is presented which has been designed to provide three dimensional positioning information relative to a signal source for testing in confined environments such as swimming pools or water tanks. The system is designed to fit within the size, power, and computational limitations of resource constrained small underwater vehicles. The feasibility of the technique was demonstrated in a confined test environment with severe multipath signals. Experimental test results in a 8 m diameter, 4.5 m deep steel tank show localization errors of less than 5% of the slant range which is comparable to commercially available systems designed for large vehicles in the open ocean.","PeriodicalId":434023,"journal":{"name":"2012 Oceans","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114642371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}